The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0504-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products due to potential Salmonella contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, as well as Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The recall covers products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The specific items listed in the structured data include Sunland Valencia Peanut Butter Creamy in 18 oz and 6/2 oz sizes.

The recall is being conducted because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The agency has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers should check their pantries for the affected products and stop using them if they match the description and manufacturing dates provided. The products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Hong Kong under various brand names.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Valencia Peanut Butter Creamy, 18 oz, UPC 48687229093; 6/2 oz UPC 48687866281.

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Best-If-Used-By Dates between March 1
  • 2011 and September 24
  • 2013.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 187 recalled by Sunland, Incorporated under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 187 products in this recall →